Duane Mengel

Your local Mortgage Choice broker in Coffs Harbour, Sawtell & Woolgoolga

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We believe that finding the right home loan starts with having a wide range of loans to choose from. With over 25 lenders on our panel, the team at Mortgage Choice in Coffs Harbour do the research to find a home loan to that fits you.

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With over 25 lenders on our panel and hundreds of home loans to choose from, the Mortgage Broker Coffs Harbour team will help find a home loan that suits you and your property.

We complete all the research for you, searching through a wide range of home loans to find options to suit your finances, budget and priorities. Once we have found the right home loan, we'll complete the paperwork and do all the running around to make sure that your application is going smoothly.

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We focus on simple, quality advice

With so much information out there, it's hard for people to make an informed decision about their finances. The Mortgage Broker Coffs Harbour team focus on providing simple, good quality advice to help you understand what's available and how your home loan choice affects your future finances. We work towards the best outcome for you.

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what lenders will suit you best
the lowest interest rates available to you
which great features would benefit you
what repayments, fees and borrowing amount you can expect
how long the process will take
answers to your questions: fixed vs variable etc

Our service is no cost to you

Our service comes at no cost to you as your chosen lender pays us a commission after your home loan settles.

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The only thing left to do, is to let us know what you're after - and we'll get started! The Mortgage Broker Coffs Harbour team are here to make your life easier and get you into your new home with great finance to support you. We are a locally run & owned business in the heart of the Coffs Coast.

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The right home loan for your needs

Our mission is to find the right home loan for your individual needs and to always have your best interests at heart. Plain and simple. Which is why we have such a wide range of lenders to choose from. We can search through hundreds of products to find something tailored to your situation. ~

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Duane made, what I deem the daunting task of re-mortgaging incredibly easy. A short conversation gave him the understanding of exactly what we needed. After not too long he replied with his top 5 choices and all of these presented savings compared to our current package. When asking for advice the language used was jargon free, clear and simple which allowed us to make a considered decision. Duane did all the heavy lifting for changing our mortgage from the old lender to the new. Overall it was a seamless process and effortless to work with Mortgage Choice Coffs Harbour.
Simone Wilkins, Coffs Harbour, NSW
- Refinancer

Ben Horvat, Emerald Beach, NSW
- First Home Buyer
Duane was amazing from start to finish helping me buy my first home, he made the experience completely stress free on my behalf and made sure everything ran smoothly for me at all times while teaching me about the process ! I highly recommend Duane for any process you are trying to achieve and couldn’t thank him enough for getting me into my dream home so quick and easily!

Angelo Pallotta, Coffs Harbour, NSW
- Upgrader
My recent experience with Mortgage Choice was extremely positive and I highly recommend him.
From the very first time I spoke with Duane over the phone, I felt very confident I had found the right mortgage broker. He took the time to talk me through the process and to answer all my questions. From that initial conversation, I then went to see him at his office and found him very approachable and competent throughout the subsequent meetings. Once the purchase was finalised, he kept in contact with me, regularly checking how everything was going.

I used Duane recently to obtain a home loan. He went above and beyond to get things sorted for me. His communication was great and no question was to difficult. I recommend him to anyone looking for a loan and will use him again if the need arises. Thanks Duane.
Diane Mayo, Emerald Beach, NSW
- Upgrader

Duane helped my husband and I get a home loan, throughout the process he explained everything to us in terms we could understand, answered our many questions, responded quickly with our phone calls and emails, and made the experience worry free taking the stress out of it. Duane is easy going, approachable and trustworthy. I highly recommend him, and will be dealing with him again in the future!
Bec Cross, Coffs Harbour, NSW
- First Home Buyer

Jane Schweikert, Coffs Harbour, NSW
- Upgrader
Great seance of humour and always positive. Kept me informed through whole process and answered all my questions. Putty the banks weren't as efficient as Mr Mental. Thank you

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Home Buyer Concession Scheme

From 1 July 2019, the FHOG ACT has been replaced with exemptions on stamp duty. The stamp duty exemption is applicable to all properties in ACT, including vacant residential land and both new and established homes at any price. As this is still to aid first home buyers, to be eligible at least one buyer must live in the home for at least 12 months, starting within 12 months of settlement or completion of construction.

To be eligible, first homeowners in the ACT must have a household income below $160,000. This number increases up to $176,650 depending on the number of children you may have.

Click here for more information on the ACT First home Owner Grant.

Stamp duty concessions in NSW

From 1 August 2020, the NSW government has announced that stamp duty will not be applicable to first home buyers for properties valued up to $800,000 and vacant land valued up to $400,000. This stamp duty exemption will be in place for 12 months to 31 July 2021, in which the stamp duty exemptions will revert back to $650,000 for homes and $350,000 for land.

Additionally, a concessional rate of duty will apply to homes valued more than $800,000 but less than $1,000,000 and vacant blocks of land valued more than $400,000 and less than $500,000

How much is the First Home Owners Grant NSW?

The FHOG in NSW is worth $10,000 however conditions apply. To be eligible, your first home must have a total value below $600,000, and be either newly constructed or ‘substantially renovated’. A home is substantially renovated when most or all of the original house was removed or replaced, and it’s the first time the place has been sold, and lived in, after the renovations were completed.

If you plan to build a new home from scratch, you can still be eligible for the FHOG in NSW as long as your land plus the home you build have a combined value of less than $750,000.

Click here for more information on the NSW First Home Owner Grant.

How much is the First Home Owners Grant in the NT?

The First Home Owner Grant in NT is $10,000. Your income and the price of your home don’t affect the FHOG NT, and the grant is available if you buy or build a new house, apartment, duplex or townhouse.

As of 30 June 2021, there are currently no stamp duty concessions for first home buyers in NT.

Previously the Territory’s First Home Owner Discount was in place from 8 February 2019 to 30 June 2021. It let you save up to a maximum of $18,601 on the cost of stamp duty. The savings were available whether you purchased a new or established home as long as the home was valued under $650,000.

Click here for more information on the NT First home Owner Grant.

How much is the First Home Owners Grant QLD?

As a first home buyer in Queensland you could be entitled to the $15,000 First Home Owner Grant. To be eligible, you need to buy a brand new home or build a home from scratch with the total value (including the land) below $750,000. You may also be eligible if you buy off the plan or an established home that’s been substantially renovated.

As a guide, substantial renovations include replacing or altering foundations or replacing or altering floors. Cosmetic work such as painting the walls or sanding floors doesn’t add up to a substantial renovation when it comes to the FHOG in QLD.

Stamp duty concessions

If you’re buying vacant land to build your first home, you pay zero stamp duty as long as you pay $400,000 or less for your block. Whereas if your first home is valued up to $500,000, you pay zero stamp duty. That’s a saving of $7,175 which is the maximum stamp duty rebate available to first home buyers in QLD.

Additionally, savings on stamp duty may still be available if you pay between $500,000 and $550,000 for your first home. As a guide, if your first home is worth $530,000, you pay stamp duty of $6,300 a saving of $3,500. These savings cut out altogether if your first home costs $550,000 or more.

Click here for more information on the QLD First home Owner Grant.

How much is the First Home Owners Grant SA?

There are currently no specific stamp duty concessions available for first home buyers in SA.

The $15,000 FHOG in South Australia is only available to first home owners who buy or build a brand new home. You can choose from a house, apartment, townhouse or villa, but you will only be able to claim the FHOG SA if you pay below $575,000 for your home.

You can also claim the First Home Owner Grant in South Australia when you buy a block of vacant land to build your first home on. However, the end value of your building plus land must be no more than $575,000.

Click here for more information on the SA First home Owner Grant.

Stamp duty concessions in TAS

If you buy an established home, you are not eligible for the FHOG in Tasmania but you may be able to claim savings on stamp duty. If you’re home is valued at

$400,000 or less, you will receive a 50% discount on the property transfer duty (stamp duty).

How much is the First Home Owners Grant TAS?

The FHOG Tasmania is worth $30,000 until 30 June 2022 but only when you buy or build a new home. Off the plan purchases are also eligible. In Tasmania, there is no limit on the purchase price of the property, and the FHOG is not means tested.

Click here for more information on the TAS First home Owner Grant.

Stamp duty concessions in VIC

First home owners in Victoria don’t pay stamp duty at all on their first home as long as the property is valued below $600,000. You may still be eligible for savings on stamp duty if you pay between $600,000 and $750,000 for your first home. The stamp duty concessions available in Victoria apply to both established and new homes.

How much is the First Home Owners Grant VIC?

The FHOG Victoria is only available if you buy a newly built home or if you choose to build a home from scratch. The FHOG is worth $10,000 if you build/buy in Victoria.

Your first home can be a house, townhouse, apartment, or unit but it must be valued at $750,000 or less, and it must be a new home – being sold as a home for the first time, and less than five years old.

Click here for more information on the VIC First home Owner Grant.

Stamp duty concessions in WA

If you buy vacant land to build your first home, you’re exempt from paying stamp duty as long as you don’t pay more than $300,000. If you pay between $300,000 and $400,000 you will be entitled to a reduced rate of duty.

If you buy a home costing up to $430,000, no stamp duty is payable at all. If the value of your home is between $430,000 and $530,000, you’ll be entitled to a reduced rate of stamp duty. There are no additional concessions for homes valued above $530,000 and land valued above $400,000.

How much is the First Home Owners Grant WA?

The FHOG WA is worth $10,000 when you buy or build a brand new home. There are limits on what you can pay for your first home to be eligible for the FHOG in Western Australia.

If you’re located south of the 26th parallel, which basically covers all the Perth metropolitan area, you can claim the FHOG WA if your new home is worth up to $750,000 – this includes the value of the land plus buildings.

If you buy or build a home north of the 26th parallel, the property must be valued up to or below $1 million to be eligible for the FHOG WA.

The First Home Owner Grant in Western Australia is no longer available if you buy an established home however you may be able to claim stamp duty savings.

Click here for more information on the WA First home Owner Grant.

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